The Science of Aliens

project description

'The Science of Aliens' is an exhibition at the London Science Museum, dealing with several aspects of alien life. On the interactive exhibits created by art+com the visitors can get in touch with two different imaginary alien worlds. The two curved sensitve surfaces provide the interface to gather information about the worlds and creatures. A more complete project description is available at the art+com website including a video documentation of the final project.
The concept of the installations is to provide a collaborative experience environment, where the visitors can interact with the alien planets' life. A sculptural curved large scale touch sensitive projection provides simultaneous overview and detail perspective on the planets. Due to the museum dynamics, the content was structured through generative storytelling in a simulated ecosystem. The visual design thus borrowing heavily from computer games, but combining them with photorealistic imagery as well as information graphics overlays.

for further information please visit the art+com website

sketches information

if you have any questions concerning the sketches please feel free to drop patrick kochlik (patrick.kochlik(at)artcom.de) or dennis paul (dennis.paul(at)artcom.de) a mail.

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Grounddeform

the topological deformation of a mesh creates water areas on the ground. the rotation of the texture of two planes generate a moirŽ-effect, that gives the impression of a rippled watersurface.

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